On September 9th, Deicide descended upon Lovedrafts Brewing Company in Mechanicsburg, PA, for another thunderous stop on their “Banished By Sin” tour. Known for their brutal sound and controversial themes, this iconic death metal band, hailing from the swamps of Tampa, Florida, continues to cement their legacy with every performance.
Deicide took the stage with a ferocity that electrified the intimate venue. The band wasted no time launching into a barrage of relentless riffs and guttural growls, captivating both longtime fans and newcomers alike. Frontman Glen Benton, with his commanding presence and growling vocals, led the charge with precision and fury, delivering fan favorites with an intensity that has come to define their live shows. Tracks like “Once Upon the Cross” and “Dead by Dawn” kept the energy high, while newer material, such as “Homage for Satan,” showed the band’s staying power even after decades in the metal scene.
The acoustics of Lovedrafts Brewing Company did justice to Deicide’s punishing sound. The venue’s more intimate atmosphere allowed the audience to feel every tremor of Steve Asheim’s double bass drumming, and the searing guitar work of Chris Cannella cut through the mix with surgical precision. Bass shook the floor as Benton’s growls echoed off the walls, pulling the crowd deeper into the band’s dark, chaotic realm.
There’s something uniquely powerful about seeing a band like Deicide in a smaller, tightly packed space. It reminded the audience of their Tampa roots, where death metal flourished in gritty, underground venues before spreading its influence worldwide. Despite their veteran status, the band played with the hunger of a group still fighting to prove themselves, and the crowd responded in kind—mosh pits erupted, and horns were raised high in unison throughout the night.
The “Banished By Sin” tour continues to show that Deicide, while perhaps more seasoned, has lost none of the edge that made them a foundational force in death metal. As the night drew to a close, the crowd was left in a satisfied daze, ears ringing from the onslaught.
This gallery and review were provided at the request of Adrenaline PR, and if tonight’s performance was any indication, Deicide’s reign over the death metal kingdom is far from over.